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RPOV

I ran through the woods dry-sobbing loudly, it had really hit me that Nessie was Bella and Edward's not mine, when she yelled that I had no say in her life whatsoever and that she hated me. Another round of sobs hit me and I dropped to the ground and curled into a ball. All I ever wanted in life was a family, just a family to love and care for and I would be happy. I didn't need beauty, wealth, or eternal life those were all just things to keep me distracted from the fact I would never have a child. A cry rang through the forest, and my head shot up, the cry was not mine it was a child's a baby's. I ran blindly through the trees, disregarding my clothes.

I gasped when I came upon the flaming ruins of an old house, the cries of the infant came from inside, I gathered my courage and plunged into the house. I glanced around frantically before my eyes caught sight of a woman in the wreckage; she reached out to me feebly. I hesitated only for a millisecond before kneeling down by her.

She held something out to me, "Take her," she whispered so softly even my vampire ears had to strain to hear it. "Take her and care for her, but do not tell anyone of her identity. Please."

I looked down and saw that she was handing me a baby girl, "But what is her identity?" I whispered urgently, "Tell me quickly."

She drew in a rattling breath before gasping out, "Zoe Cassie V-" but she died before she could finish.

I ran out of the burning building quickly but not before noticing matches and kerosene near the structure, and realizing that the fire was not an accident.

"Waa." The baby in my arms began to cry, she couldn't be more than a week old.

"Shhhh, don't cry sweetie. It'll be ok. I've got you now." I smiled down at my new baby and began to sing softly,

"Hush little baby, don't you cry

Mommy's gonna buy you a mocking bird

And if that mocking bird don't sing

Mommy's gonna buy you a diamond ring" I continued singing until we were almost home, then I hesitated. What should I do? I didn't want to face anyone but Alice or Emmett right now but everyone was inside together. As if on cue, Alice popped up in front of me.

"Hello, Rose. Can I hold her?" My arms involuntarily tightened around Zoe but I handed her to Alice anyway. "Awww, she's so cute. Edward, Bella and Jacob will kill me but she's cuter than Nessie was."

I stiffened and reached for Zoe again, "I'd appreciate it if you didn't mention her around Zoe, she's just a child. She doesn't need to be exposed to things she shouldn't be."

Alice sighed softly and whispered, "She feels badly for yelling at you, Rose. Wait." She held up a hand to strop my furious interruption, "I'm not agreeing with her, actually I agree with you, but she did feel guilty. I would ignore her and those who support her, and don't let them associate with Zoe, keep her from them. They'll feel just as hurt as you did, trust me."

I smiled at Alice, she was definitely my favorite sister "You're the boss. Who all is on her side?"

"Edward, Bella, and of course Jake. Esme, Carlisle and so far Jasper are neutral, but I can easily sway Jazzy. Then Emmett and I are on your side." Alice finished ticking names off her fingers, "Emmett was pretty pissed at Renesmee for upsetting you like that, so Jasper had to send him lots of calm."

I beamed; I knew I could always count on my darling husband for anything. "Does anyone know about Zoe yet?" I was slightly worried about my family's reaction but knew nothing would stop me from keeping her, even if I had to leave this coven to do so.

Alice shook her head, "No, no one knows yet, but I don't think they'll like it when they do. By the way I don't see it coming down to us leaving, but if it does Jazz and I are with you the whole way."

"Thanks, Alice." See, it was times like this that I was glad I had Alice as a sister.

"Rose? Where are you?"

I shot a panicked glance at Alice who mouthed 'he'll be fine, he'll love her' and I relaxed slightly. "Over here, Emmett. I'm with Alice." I bit my lip in worry as my husband came into view.

"Rose?"

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